Hong Kong

Unemployment flat at 2.9% in December-February

This is equivalent to 3.98m unemployed persons.

Inflation levels extend climb after rising 3.1% in Feburary

The price of basic utilities rose for the second consecutive month.

Hong Kong inks tax deal with India

It aims to avoid double taxation on trade activities.

Residents can now enjoy visa-free access to Antigua & Barbuda

Hong Kongers can visit the country for up to 30 days.

Temp work booms as employers move to slash hiring costs

Six in 10 recruiters are opting for such temporary hiring strategies.

Prime office rents extend run after rising 5.2% in Q4

Admiralty and Sheung Wan led the charge after rising 11% and 9% respectively.

Homebuyer subsidy not feasible: Financial Secretary

If interest rates rise, lower property prices may only hurt mortgage payers.

Hong Kong-Singapore rivalry gets heated as regulators exchange barbs

SFC decried allegations that Beijing exercises clout over the regulator.

Central office tower loan may balloon as lead investor ditches sale

After China Energy withdrew, the $16.08b loan pricing rose 10bps.

Cathay Pacific bounces back from fuel-hedging hit with surprise H2 profit

This narrowed the full-year net loss to $1.26b, below analysts expectation of $2.26b.

Hong Kong banks can withstand another housing crash: S&P

They can maintain their credit profiles even if prices were to plunge by 30%.

Prime rate hike likely to take effect in Q4

Analysts waved off concerns that interest rates will immediately rise following the Fed’s tightening policies.

Close Chinese financial ties are both boon and bane for Hong Kong banks

The Mainland’s deleveraging programme will drive cross-border loan activity but pose risks to LGFVs.

SFC slaps Deutsche Bank with $8.3m fine

It violated short position reporting and made unlicensed regulated activities.